The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL, formerly the MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)) degree is designed to prepare teachers to teach the English language to English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 classrooms in the United States, as well as students in countries where English is not a primary language. The International Education emphasis is designed for current and future teachers of English in settings outside of the United States.
Teachers will acquire knowledge about theory and concepts in second language acquisition and be equipped with methodological skills to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Informed by constructivist approaches to teaching and learning, teachers will develop the abilities to design curriculum and assessments that meet specific standards for different learning situations in countries and cultures around the world.
The coursework in this MA in TESOL program meets the standards defined by Specialized Professional Associations and is nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) to prepare teachers to teach English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL or EFL).
All students who enroll in the TESOL program at this campus are also enrolled in the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) graduate certificate.
The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: International Education Emphasis (TESOL, formerly TESL)/Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language has hundreds of graduates and program faculty with professional experiences in more than two dozen countries. The TESOL program is offered at the campus in Tashkent and at partner sites in the Uzbek State World Languages University and Samarkand Institute of Foreign Languages.